European Financial Controller

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified and experienced Financial Controller. A manufacturing background would be highly beneficial to fully understand the processes and demands of the role. THE BENEFITS: £65,000 - c£80,000 (dependent on relevant experience), generous car allowance, private healthcare, pension plan with life assurance, company bonus scheme, some hybrid options negotiable. THE ROLE: The European Financial Controller is a key role with this successful manufacturer and will have a dual reporting line into both into the UK and US. As befitting a role of this level, the successful candidate will take responsibility for the financial compliance and reporting to tight deadlines Lead the completion of monthly, quarterly, and year-end close and consolidation procedures while maintaining high level of accuracy Using effective leadership and communication skills to manage the monthly budget and forecasting to include the EU and one other international site Work with a business partnering approach across all divisions and work cross functionally with operations and commercial teams A full and detailed job description is available THE CANDIDATE: You are a fully qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified Financial Controller ideally with a manufacturing background and international exposure would be highly beneficial An effective communicator at all levels, you have sound leadership skills with the ability to liaise successfully right across a business including their European and international hubs You enjoy challenge and have demonstrable experience in meeting tight deadlines with accuracy. Ensuring that your finance team also achieve deadlines will be key. Good project management, analytical and organisational skills are essential as is the ability to form excellent working relationships with both finance and non finance colleagues. Given the management responsibilities, ideally you will be in a position to be present in the office 5 days, although some hybrid options may be negotiable THE COMPANY: Our client is based on the North Yorkshire coast and is an international manufacturer operating worldwide in multi-site locations. THE CONSULTANCY: Edwards & Pearce acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Edwards & Pearce is an Equal Opportunities Employer